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State Public Health Officer Orders

State Public Health Officer Order - COVID-19 Disease Control & Prevention (Formerly known as Beyond the Blueprint Last updated 1/9/2024)

Public Health Order Questions & Answers: COVID-19 Disease Control and Prevention (Formerly known as Beyond the Blueprint Last updated 1/9/2024)

Employees & Workplaces Guidance

Best Practices for Ventilation of Isolation Areas to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission Risk 6/29/23
COVID-19 Surge Readiness: Best Practices for Long Term Care Facilities PDF 3/1/2023
Outbreak Definition and Reporting Guidance 6/21/2023
Reduce Risk of Respiratory Infections by Improving Indoor Air Quality 9/28/2023
Ventilation, Filtration, and Air Quality in Indoor Environments Interim Guidance 7/27/2022 (Last Updated 8/15/2023)

Health Care & Testing Guidance

Education Guidance

COVID-19 Vaccine Minor Consent Guidance 8/21/2023
Considerations when a Child has Symptoms of Illness in Child Care or School 10/2/2023
Improving Indoor Air Quality in Schools 9/28/2023
TK-12-Guidance (Last updated 3/10/2025)
Office of School Health Hub
Outbreak Definition and Reporting Guidance 10/13/20 (Last updated 6/20/2023)
Senate Bill 1479 Implementation Questions and Answers 11/15/2022 (Last Updated 8/29/2023)
When and Why to Wear a Mask 10/3/2023

Home & Community Guidance

Cooling Centers Guidance 7/18/2023
When and Why to Wear a Mask 1/9/2024

Archived & Outdated Guidance

COVID-19 Response

Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 in California 3/9/2022
Beyond the Blueprint for Industry and Business Sectors (Including Mega Events) 5/2/2022

Beyond the Blueprint Q&A 5/24/2022

Blueprint ICU Data 6/15/2021
Blueprint for a Safer Economy 6/15/2021
Blueprint for a Safer Economy Sector Chart (PDF) 5/18/2021
Breastfeeding Guidance during the COVID-19 Pandemic 8/15/2022
California Blueprint Data Charts 6/15/2021
CDPH Guidance for the Prevention of COVID-19 Transmission for Gatherings 10/9/2020

Clients in Congregate Shelters, Including Shelters for People Experiencing Homelessness - Infection Control Guidance 5/6/2022
Contact Tracing FAQs 9/29/2023
Contact Tracing Program 9/29/2023
Contact Tracing Q&A 6/30/2021
County/Regional Surge Planning Guidance 7/15/2020
COVID-19 Tests Q&A: Access to Testing Following the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency 5/24/23
Face Covering Guidance 3/3/2023

Face Covering Q&A 4/3/2023

Face Masks Tips and Resources - Get the Most Out of Masking 1/14/2022
Face Masks for Kids: Tips and Resources 1/14/2022
Face Shields Guidance (PDF) 11/17/2020
Get the Most Out of Masking: Tips & Resources 1/4/2022 (Last Updated 5/15/2023)
Halloween and Día de los Muertos – Safer Celebrations 10/13/2020
Immigrant Communities Guidance 3/8/2020
Individuals with Access and Functional Needs Guidance 3/9/2020
Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19 Guidance 7/30/2020 (Last Updated 1/9/2024)

Isolation and Quaratine for COVID-19 Contract Tracing Guidance 8/29/2023
Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19 Contract Tracing Guidance 5/23/2023
Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19 Contact Tracing Guidance 3/3/2023
Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19 Contact Tracing Guidance 11/09/2022
Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19 Contact Tracing Guidance 06/09/2022
Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19 Contact Tracing Guidance 4/06/2022
Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19 Contact Tracing Guidance 3/03/2022
Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19 Contact Tracing Guidance 1/06/2022
Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19 Contact Tracing Guidance 10/22/2021
Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19 Contact Tracing Guidance 7/30/2021

Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19 Q&A 3/4/2022 (Last Updated 1/9/2024)

Isolation and Quarantine Q&A 8/21/2023

Local Considerations for Maintaining or Establishing Universal Indoor Masking Requirements 3/30/2022
Non-congregate Sheltering for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Guidance (PDF) 1/13/2021
Outbreak Definitions and Reporting Guidance 6/8/2022

Outbreak Definition and Reporting Guidance 10/13/2020

Outdoor and Indoor Youth and Recreational Adult Sports Guidance 2/19/2021 (Last updated 3/4/2021)

Outdoor and Indoor Youth and Recreational Adult Sports Guidance 12/14/2020
Outdoor and Indoor Youth and Recreational Adult Sports Questions and Answers 3/16/2021 (Last updated 3/17/2021)

Outdoor Playgrounds and other Outdoor Recreational Facilities Guidance 9/28/2020 (Last updated 11/20/2020)
Overnight Camps Guidance 5/13/2021
Prioritization of Patients for Laboratory Testing for COVID-19 - 3/20/2020
Prevention of Transmission for Gatherings Guidance 4/15/2021

Prevention of Transmission for Gatherings Guidance 11/13/2020

Quarantine Guidance 12/14/2020
Questions & Answers: The California SMARTER Plan 2/17/2022
Sites Housing Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 Patients Experiencing Homelessness and Those at Higher Risk of Serious Illness Guidance 4/27/2020
Safe and SMART Events Playbook 3/21/2022
Safe and SMART Events Playbook 9/1/2022
Self Isolation Instructions Flyer (PDF) 3/17/2021 (Last Updated 4/1/2022)
Shifting Public Health Case Investigation, Contact Tracing, and Outbreak Investigation Priorities 3/7/2022
Testing in California (PDF) 5/1/2022
Tips and Resources for Family Members and Caregivers of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs 3/24/2022
Tips for Protecting Yourself and Others This Holiday Season 12/22/2021
Travel Advisory 12/13/2021

Travel Advisory 4/2/2021
Travel Advisory 1/6/2021
Travel Advisory 11/13/2020

Updated Interim Guidance on Prioritization for COVID-19 Laboratory Testing 4/19/2020
Ventilation, Filtration, and Air Quality in Indoor Environments Interim Guidance 2/26/2021
What to Do If You Are Exposed to COVID-19 5/17/2023
What to Do If You Test Positive for COVID-19 5/17/2023
Youth and Adult Rec Sports Q&A 8/3/2020

Employees & Workplaces

AB 685 COVID-19 Workplace Outbreak Reporting Requirements for Local Public Health Departments 6/21/2023

AB 685 COVID-19 Workplace Outbreak Reporting Requirments for Local Public Health Departments 6/8/2022

AB 685 COVID-19 Workplace Outbreak Reporting Requirements for Local Public Health Departments 12/10/2020

AB 685: Employer Guidance on Definitions 6/8/2022

AB 685: Employer Guidance on Definitions 10/16/2020

AB 685: Questions and Answers for Employers 6/8/2022

AB 685: Questions and Answers for Employers 10/16/2020

Beyond the Blueprint for Industry and Business Sectors 8/18/2021

Beyond the Blueprint for Industry and Business Sectors 5/21/2021

Cleaning and Waste Management Considerations for Residences 11/4/20
Clients in Congregate Shelters, Including Shelters for People Experiencing Homelessness - Infection Control Guidance 4/12/2022
Cooling Centers Gidance 6/28/2022

Cooling Centers 5/27/2020

Cruise Ship Operators Minimum Recommended Standards for Local Agreements under CDC's Conditional Sailing Order Guidance 8/13/2021
Farmworker Safety Guidance 3/18/2021

Farmworker Safety Guidance 4/20/2020

Food Industry and Food Supply Chain Guidance 3/11/2020
Funeral Establishments Handling Deceased Cases of COVID-19 Guidance 4/7/2020
Guidance of Closure of Sectors in Response to COVID-19 7/13/2020

Guidance on Closure of Sectors in Response to COVID-19 7/1/2020

Home Food Delivery and Food Bank Guidelines 5/1/2020
Infection Control Guidance for Local Public Health Response to Homeless Shelters with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 Cases 5/20/2020
Interim Guidance for Ventilation, Filtration, and Air Quality in Indoor Environments 3/22/2023
Pharmacies and Pharmacy Staff Guidance 5/13/2020 (Last updated 3/25/2021)
Proposal for Selective Sector Closing of Bars in Counties on the County Monitoring List 6/28/2020
Responding to COVID-19 in the Workplace for Employers Guidance Checklist (5/22/2024)

Responding to COVID-19 in the Workplace for Employers 7/12/2023
Responding to COVID-19 in the Workplace for Employers 6/28/2022

Responding to COVID-19 in the Workplace for Local Health Departments Guidance Checklist (5/22/2024)

Temporary Outdoor Structures Q&A 1/5/2021
Temporary Structures for Outdoor Business Operations Guidance 11/25/2020
Testing in Animals Guidance 6/8/2020
Veterinary Practices Guidance 7/30/2020
Skilled Nursing Facilities: COVID-19

Health Care & Testing

Allocation of Remdesivir for COVID-19: Guidance for Counties 5/20/2020
Alternate Care Site Q&A 4/6/2020
Antigen Tests for Diagnosis of Acute COVID-19 Guidance 9/12/2020
Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Information for Providers and Facilities Q&A 11/5/2021
Bamlanivimab Distribution Fact Sheet 11/5/2021

Bamlanivimab Distribution Fact Sheet 06/10/2021

Bamlanivimab/Etesevimab Distribution Fact Sheet 2/2/2022
Bamlanivimab plus Etesevimab Distribution Fact Sheet 06/10/2021
Casirivimab and Imdevimab Distribution Fact Sheet 6/10/2021
Casirivimab/Imdevimab (REGEN-COV) Distribution Fact Sheet 2/2/2022
COVID-19 Preventative Care Guidelines 12/21/20
COVID-19 Public Health Laboratory Testing Guidance For Health Care Providers and Laboratories - 3/23/2020
COVID-19 Testing Guidance 10/29/2021 (Last Updated 1/9/2024)

COVID-19 Tests Questions & Answers: Access to Testing 1/9/2024
COVID-19 Testing in California Fact Sheet (PDF) 9/2021
Crisis Care Continuum 1/21/2021
Crisis Care Continuum Guidelines (PDF) 6/8/2020
COVID-19 Guidance for Dentisty 4/7/2020
Direct Ordering of Monoclonal Antibodies 6/10/2021
Expanding Access to Testing: Updated Guidance on Prioritization for COVID-19 Testing 5/1/2020
Family Members and Caregivers of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities Tips and Resources 4/15/2021
Guidance for Essential/Emergency Personnel Providing Critical In-Home Services 3/27/2020
Guidance for Health Care Providers 5/15/2020
Guidance for Hospitals Regarding Allocation of Scarce Medications for COVID-19 5/11/2020
Infection Mit gation in Behavioral Health Facilities - COVID-19 Q&A 6/27/2020
Información sobre remdesivir para pacientes, padres y encargados de cuidado 6/5/2020
Medical Waste Management Guidance 11/4/2020
Medical Waste Management – Personal Protective Equipment Guidance 11/4/2020
Mitigation for Behavioral Health Programs Guidance (PDF) 10/1/2020
Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Information for Providers and Facilities 6/10/2021
Ordering of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Monoclonal Antibodies 11/5/2021
Outpatient Healthcare Facility Infection Control Recommendations for Suspect COVID-19 Patients 2/28/2020
Over-the-counter Tests for Local Health Jurisdictions Guidance 12/30/2021
Pfizer Vaccine Minor Consent Guidance 7/13/2022
Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women Guidance 11/4/2020
Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People Guidance 8/24/2021 (Last Updated 10/28/2021)

Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People Guidance 5/12/2021

Recommendations for Moving Through Vaccine Phases and Tiers 1/7/2021
Remdesivir Distribution Fact Sheet 5/29/2020
Remdesivir Information for Patients and Parents/Caregivers 6/5/2020
Resource Guide for Pharmacies to Prevent Delayed COVID-19 Treatment 3/21/2023
Resource Requesting for Health Care Providers Information 5/7/2020
Resuming California's Deferred and Preventive Dental Care Guidance 5/7/2020
Resuming California's Deferred and Preventive Health Care Guidance 4/27/2020
Revision of Allocation Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccine 1/22/2021
Self-isolation Instructions 6/30/2021
Self-quarantine Instructions (PDF) 5/12/2021

Self-isolation Instructions (PDF) 9/16/2020
Self-Quarantine Instructions Flyer (PDF) 3/17/2022

Skilled Nursing Facilities Guidance (PDF) 3/13/2020
Sotrovimab Distribution Fact Sheet 1/19/2022
Tips and Resources for Family Members and Caregivers of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs 4/8/2020
Tixagevimab/Cilgavimab (Evusheld) Distribution Fact Sheet 4/19/2022
Use of Personal Protective Equipment during COVID-19 4/14/2020
Vaccine Record Guidelines & Standards 8/25/2021
Vaccination during Pregnancy Guidance 6/19/2023

Vaccine and Pregnancy Guidance 8/18/2022

Education

TK-12 Guidance 2024-2025 School Year 7/11/2024
K-12 Schools Guidance 2023-2024 10/2/2023
2022-23 K-12 Schools Guidance 6/30/2022 (Last Updated 5/24/2023)
2020-2021 K-12 Schools Reopening Framework and Guidance 1/14/21 (Last updated 6/04/21)
K-12 Guidance 2021-22 School Year 4/6/2022

2021-2022 K-12 Schools Guidance Q&A 1/12/2022

2022-23 K-12 Testing Framework Q&A 4/21/2023
A Huge Investment in California’s Children and their Safety 6/29/2021
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Reopening Schools 7/15/2021
California's Safe Schools for All Plan Rationale 12/30/2020
Case Reporting by Schools Directive 1/14/2021
Child Care Facilities Case and Contact Management Fact Sheet (PDF) 1/26/21
Child Care Facilities Case and Contact Management Guidance 8/25/20 (Last updated 2/18/21)
COVID-19 Child Care Providers and Programs Guidance (Last updated 6/09/2023)

Child Care Providers and Programs Guidance 6/12/23
Child Care Providers and Programs Guidance 6/29/21

COVID19 Schools Reopening Recommendations 7/17/2020
COVID-19 Testing at School 8/6/2021
Children in Child Care Exposure Guidance (PDF) 3/02/22
COVID-19 Child Care Providers and Programs: Questions and Answers 7/22/2022
Commencement and Graduation Ceremonies Guidance 3/26/21
Elementary School Waiver Consultations 9/22/20 (Last updated 1/14/21)
Evidence Summary: TK-6 Schools and COVID-19 Transmission 4/16/2021
Group-Tracing Approach to Students Exposed to COVID-19 in a K-12 setting 3/12/2022
Frequently Asked Questions around K-12 Testing 3/15/2024
Group-Tracing Approach to Students Exposed to COVID-19 in a K-12 setting 1/12/2022
Guidance for colleges and universities 3/7/2020
K-12 school-based COVID-19 testing strategies for school year 2021-22
7/12/21
K-12 school-based COVID-19 testing strategies for school year 2021-22 11/1/2021
La Ciencia Detrás de la Reapertura de las Escuelas de Manera Segura 7/15/2021
Las escuelas pueden permanecer abiertas de manera segura a pesar de la variante Delta 8/6/2021
Local Health Department School Specialists 11/3/2021
Local Considerations K-12 Universal Masking Requirements 3/7/2022
Lo Que los Padres de Familia Deben Saber Sobre la Guía Escolar COVID-19 Actualizada 7/20/2021
Post-School Break Testing for COVID-19 8/1/2022
Pruebas de COVID-19 en las escuelas 8/9/2021
Requirement for Universal Masking Indoors at K-12 Schools Letter to School Leaders 8/23/2021
Respuestas a las Preguntas Más Frecuentes Sobre la Reapertura de las Escuelas 7/15/2021
Resources for Colleges & Universities to Reduce COVID Risk 7/15/2021 (Last Updated 12/18/2023)
Returning to Work or School Following COVID-19 Diagnosis Guidance 8/24/2020
School Based Antigen Testing Playbook (PDF) 4/20/2021
School Health Panel Videos 8/10/2021
School Reopening Status Reporting Directive 1/14/2021
School Testing for COVID-19 3/21/2023
Schools Can Safely Open Despite Delta Variant 8/6/2021
Schools Contact Tracing Resources 2/16/2021
Schools Contact Tracing Resources Library 2/16/2021
School Testing for COVID-19 3/15/2024
Schools Guidance Q&A 8/3/2020
Senate Bill 1479 Implementation Questions and Answers 11/15/2022
Small Cohorts/Groups of Children and Youth Guidance 8/25/2020 (Last updated 3/22/2021)
Summary for California Safe Schools for All Plan 12/30/2020
Testing Framework for K-12 Schools for the 2022-2023 School Year (Last Updated 5/24/2023)

2021-2022 K-12 Schools Reopening Framework and Guidance 4/6/2022
2021-2022 K-12 Schools Reopening Framework and Guidance 3/15/2022
2021-2022 K-12 Schools Reopening Framework and Guidance 8/2/21
2021-2022 K-12 Schools Reopening Framework and Guidance 1/12/2022

The Science Behind Safely Reopening Schools 7/15/2021
Videos de la sesión informativa sobre salud escolar 8/10/2021
What Parents Should Know About the Updated COVID-19 School Guidance 7/20/2021

Vaccines

Allocation Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccine During Phase 1A 12/14/2020
Breastfeeding Guidance During the COVID-19 Pandemic 8/15/2022
California Data Use Agreement 12/16/2020
California's Vaccination Plan 4/21/2021
CDPH Allocation Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccine During Phase 1A Recommendation 12/05/2020
COVID-19 Vaccination Plan (PDF) 10/16/2020
COVID-19 Vaccine Action Plan (PDF) 9/23/2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Additional Doses Questions & Answers 6/13/2022
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses 6/13/2023
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Questions and Answers 6/13/2023
COVID-19 Vaccine Questions and Answers 12/14/2020
Data Use and Sharing-Agreement FAQ 5/20/2021
Federal Retail Pharmacy Program – Vaccine Appointments 6/20/2022
Get the Facts on COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters, and Additonal Doses 6/13/2023
Provider Bulletin 2/12/2021 (Last Updated 5/12/2021)
Updated Vaccine Allocation Guidelines 02/13/2021 (Last Updated 5/12/2021)
Vaccination During Pregnancy Guidance 8/17/2022
Vaccine During Pregnancy Guidance 8/17/2022
Vaccine Record Guidelines & Standards 5/2/2022

Archived State Public Health Officer Orders

Limited Stay At Home Order 11/19/2020

Limited Stay At Home Supplemental Order 12/22/2020

Order of the State Public Health Officer 3/19/2020

Order of the State Public Health Officer 5/7/2020
Order of the State Public Health Officer 7/13/2020
Order of the State Public Health Officer 8/28/2020

Order of the State Public Health Officer - Adult Care Facilities and Direct Care Worker Vaccine Requirement 12/22/2021 (Last updated 3/3/2023) | Accompanying Q&A 12/14/2021 (Last updated 9/13/2022)

Amendment to the Order of the State Public Health Officer - Adult Care Facilities and Direct Care Worker Vaccine Requirement 9/13/2022
Amendment to the Order of the State Public Health Officer – Adult Care Facilities and Direct Care Worker Vaccine Requirement 9/28/2021 | Accompanying Q&A 11/30/2021
Amendment to the Order of the State Public Health Officer – Adult Care Facilities and Direct Care Worker Vaccine Requirement 1/25/2022 | Accompanying Q&A 1/26/2022
Amendment to the Order of the State Public Health Officer – Adult Care Facilities and Direct Care Worker Vaccine Requirement 2/22/2022 | Accompanying Q&A 2/25/2022
Order of the State Public Health Officer Adult Care Facilities and Direct Care Worker Vaccine Requirement 9/28/2021

Order of the State Public Health Officer COVID-19 Disease Control and Prevention 6/20/2023

Public Health Order Questions & Answers: COVID-19 Disease Control and Prevention 6/20/2023

Order of the State Public Health Officer Order - Correctional Facilities and Detention Centers Health Care Worker Vaccination Requirement 12/22/2021 (Last updated 3/3/2023) | Accompanying Q&A 12/24/2021 (Last updated 9/13/2022)

Amendment to the Order of the State Public Health Officer - Correctional Facilities and Detention Centers Health Care Worker Vaccination Order 9/13/2022
Amendment to the Order of the State Public Health Officer – State and Local Correctional Facilities and Detention Centers Health Care Worker Vaccination Requirement 8/19/2021 | Accompanying Q&A 9/15/2021
Amendment to the Order of the State Public Health Officer - Correctional Facilities and Detention Centers Health Care Worker Vaccination Requirement 1/25/2022 | Accompanying - Q&A 1/26/2022
Amendment to the Order of the State Public Health Officer - Correctional Facilities and Detention Centers Health Care Worker Vaccination Requirement 2/22/2022 | Accompanying Q&A 2/25/2022

Order of the State Public Health Officer – Health Care Worker Protections in High-Risk Settings 07/26/2021(Last updated 9/13/2022) | Accompanying Q&A 08/09/2021 (Last updated 9/03/2021)
State Public Health Officer Order - Health Care Worker Vaccine Requirement 12/22/2021 (Last updated 3/3/2023) | Accompanying Q&A 12/24/2021 (Last updated 3/3/2023)

Order of the State Public Health Officer - Health Care Worker Vaccine Requirement 9/13/2022
Amendment to the Order of the State Public Health Officer – Health Care Worker Vaccine Requirement 8/5/2021 | Accompanying Q&A 10/28/2021
Amendment to the Order of the State Public Health Officer – Health Care Worker Vaccine Requirement 1/25/2022 | Accompanying Q&A 1/26/2022
Amendment to the Order of the State Public Health Officer – Health Care Worker Vaccine Requirement 2/22/2022 | Accompanying Q & A 2/25/2022

Order of the State Public Health Officer - Hospital and Health Care System Surge 8/16/2021 (Last updated 3/3/23) | Accompanying Q&A 10/1/2021

Amendment to the Order of the State Public Health Officer Hospital and Health Care System Surge 8/16/2021

Amendment to the Order of the State Public Health Officer – Hospital Surge 1/5/2021
Amendment to the Order of the State Public Health Officer – Hospital Surge 1/6/2021
Amendment to the Order of the State Public Health Officer – Hospital Surge 1/15/2021
Revoking of the Order of the State Public Health Officer – Hospital Surge 2/5/2021

Order of the State Public Health Officer – Requirements for Visitors in Acute Health Care and Long-Term Care Settings 8/5/2021

Amendment to the Order of the State Public Health Officer Order – Requirements for Visitors in Acute Health Care and Long-Term Care Settings 8/26/2021 | Accompanying Q&A 8/20/2021 (Last updated 9/16/2021)
Amendment to the Order of the State Public Health Officer Order – Requirements for Visitors in Acute Health Care and Long-Term Care Settings 02/07/2022 | Accompanying Q&A 2/11/2022
Amendment the Order of the State Public Health Officer – Requirements for Visitors in Acute Health Care and Long-Term Care Settings 12/31/2021 | Accompanying Q&A 1/18/2022
Amendment to the Order of the State Public Health Officer – Requirements for Visitors in Acute Health Care and Long-Term Care Settings 12/31/2021 (Last updated 09/15/2022)

PHO Updates Effective 9-17-22, testing requirements for workers in congregate and high-risk settings - 9/28/2022
State Public Health Officer Order Revision Of Mandatory Reporting Of COVID-19 Results By Health Care Providers (Last updated 10/04/2022)

Order of the State Public Health Officer - Revision Of Mandatory Reporting Of Covid-19 Results By Health Care Providers 02/10/2022

Order of the State Public Health Officer – Vaccine Verification for Workers in Schools 08/11/2021 (Last updated 9/13/2022) | Accompanying Q&A 08/19/2021
Order of the State Public Health Officer Order - Requirement that COVID-19 immunization providers request patients' email addresses and mobile phone numbers for the State's Immunization Registry 9/24/2021 (Last updated 3/3/23)

Order of the State Public Health Officer Requirement that COVID-19 immunization providers request patients' email addresses and mobile phone numbers for the State's Immunization Registry 9/24/2021

Regional Stay At Home Order 12/3/2020

Regional Stay At Home Supplemental Order 12/6/2020

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